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and the virginia football team is scrambling to come up with a new game plan. take a look at this giant sinkhole, 30 feet wide and 15 feet deep that has opened up in the middle of the practice field. the coach noticed that the field had a scrushy feeling hours before it opened up. no one was hurt. >> squishy feeling, you bet. i'm guessing the rain has got things complicated out there, right? >> actually, it is moving along pretty well. it looks like there's a lot of low volume out there. maybe because it was so crazy this morning that many people did not make it to work. there are significant delays usually. that is not the case today. the beltway at colesville, extremely low volume making things very easy. in the places that it is raining and you will see a little bit of worst traffic. 270 north at 121, obviously, the delays are starting to build their and they will be significant no problem on 95 southbound heading from springfield to newington. >> coming up, two americans go missing in ileanit tilley and ty are missing in a hot air balloon. >> they call it t
and the virginia football team is scrambling to come up with a new game plan. take a look at this giant sinkhole, 30 feet wide and 15 feet deep that has opened up in the middle of the practice field. the coach noticed that the field had a scrushy feeling hours before it opened up. no one was hurt. >> squishy feeling, you bet. i'm guessing the rain has got things complicated out there, right? >> actually, it is moving along pretty well. it looks like there's a lot of low volume out...
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some are hoping drivers belong -- around and number 8 virginia. -- int number n virginia. the northbound lanes opened on saturday. >>> time for a check of the traffic situation. eric thomas is live. >> right here, this is the beltway coming off of the american legion. that had been built wait more or less set down for a little while. traffic is moving, albeit slowly. 270 northbound a very slow. heading up to 109, you're going to see slow traffic from an accident that has been cleared. 95 northbound, this is here at the belle glade. -- at the beltway. there was a crash earlier. activity on the right and left side. this is unusual traffic jam. it is not usually slow in this area. >>> coming up, paris hilton and -- avoid jail time on it dropped charges. >> the documentarian remembers his washington d.c. our roots. >> a sign that we are out of the recession. >>> we have breaking news coming out of atlanta right now, where a plane just made an emergency landing on the interstate. we're looking at live pictures right now. this is interstate 85 in atlanta. some lanes have closed,
some are hoping drivers belong -- around and number 8 virginia. -- int number n virginia. the northbound lanes opened on saturday. >>> time for a check of the traffic situation. eric thomas is live. >> right here, this is the beltway coming off of the american legion. that had been built wait more or less set down for a little while. traffic is moving, albeit slowly. 270 northbound a very slow. heading up to 109, you're going to see slow traffic from an accident that has been...
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they say that & are guns that came here from the commonwealth of virginia. it is a criticism of the mayor's commission. they have been reported to have been used from hold of two homicides in other states. the report cites virginia's lack of background checks at gun shows as one of the reasons that the state is considered a top supplier in crime. this is a big issue for those in northern virginia as well. >> there should not be a loophole going at a gun show than going through the normal process. that does not seem like the way it should be. >> they should tighten up on the gun laws. i do not think anybody should be able to just get a gun. you have crazy people out here. >> the mayors' report connects tougher gun laws. the commonwealth gun laws are strong, says the governor. >> cracking down on criminals as good. >> anything that has to do with guns can spark controversy. >> he is bad mouthing us. this is virginia, always will be. what other people say, hey, i cannot help that. >> gov. mcdonnell says he will have his secretary of public transportation and sa
they say that & are guns that came here from the commonwealth of virginia. it is a criticism of the mayor's commission. they have been reported to have been used from hold of two homicides in other states. the report cites virginia's lack of background checks at gun shows as one of the reasons that the state is considered a top supplier in crime. this is a big issue for those in northern virginia as well. >> there should not be a loophole going at a gun show than going through the...
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the traffic issue is that northbound 270 coming from virginia at the merged. point is completely shut down as they continue to deal with the students, the young people on the bus. it looks to me like they were older elementary school, perhaps under a middle school. we saw one girl who looked quite terrified. she was certainly talking end managedo-m the paramedics that were helping her. we saw another boy that was walking along with her that was able to smile and talk. we talked to a few witnesses that were driving their vehicles pton 270 and they said all of a sudden this big blur came roaring from the side as the bus came down the hill. kids were screaming and yelling. horrible situation at first, but as we can happily reports, injuries to the children appear to be minor at this point. back to you. >> any idea how many children born on the bus, -- >> this was not the full-size bus. it was a smaller us. -- bus./ if i had to guess, 20 or 30. there were chaperones on the bus along with the adult drivers. >> we're seeing emergency personnel still swarming the sce
the traffic issue is that northbound 270 coming from virginia at the merged. point is completely shut down as they continue to deal with the students, the young people on the bus. it looks to me like they were older elementary school, perhaps under a middle school. we saw one girl who looked quite terrified. she was certainly talking end managedo-m the paramedics that were helping her. we saw another boy that was walking along with her that was able to smile and talk. we talked to a few...
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coming up, execution in virginia. tonight, the commonwealth will put its first woman to death since 1912. plus, a un showdown. the president of iran claims that the u.s. might have masterminded the september 11 attacks. how the u.s. is responding to that tonight. and a massive fire that has destroyed at least three homes. >> live and in hd, this is abc7 breaking news. >> and breaking news from northe
coming up, execution in virginia. tonight, the commonwealth will put its first woman to death since 1912. plus, a un showdown. the president of iran claims that the u.s. might have masterminded the september 11 attacks. how the u.s. is responding to that tonight. and a massive fire that has destroyed at least three homes. >> live and in hd, this is abc7 breaking news. >> and breaking news from northe
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all throughout maryland and virginia, it is clear. we are taking a look at the beltway at two a one. -- at 201. usually, there are all kinds of delays through these stretches, but for some reason, we are not seeing any delays on the beltway in any of these areas. maryland is looking good. >> coming up, a new medical discovery that could help millions of people who suffer from migraines. >> a teenager handcuffed in his home by an off-duty police officer. why the officer is in trouble with all. >> can the government have access to facebook and your e- mail account? access to facebook and your e- mail account? >> a california police officer finds himself on the other side of the lot tonight. >> officials are looking into whether he abused his authority when he handcuffed a boy that was in a sexual relationship with his stepdaughter. >> a uniformed police officer, a 15-year-old in handcuffs. there is much more to the scene. the officer is an increase that father, confronting his 14-year- old daughter's boyfriend after discovering that the
all throughout maryland and virginia, it is clear. we are taking a look at the beltway at two a one. -- at 201. usually, there are all kinds of delays through these stretches, but for some reason, we are not seeing any delays on the beltway in any of these areas. maryland is looking good. >> coming up, a new medical discovery that could help millions of people who suffer from migraines. >> a teenager handcuffed in his home by an off-duty police officer. why the officer is in trouble...
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virginia gov. bob macdonald wants to cut expenses, not services. the idea of having some employees work four 10-hour days is something that could save the commonwealth million bits. -- could save the commonwealth millions. but not everyone is convinced. >> if people feel a barrier -- a barrier on their time and i think they will be happy to pay extra to make it work. >> a pilot is being tried out. state leaders know that anything having to do with public safety, public health, red that generates revenue for the state will not be on a list of being closed on fridays. some offices could suffer, especially when it comes to child care issues. >> i think it will affect the child care and i think they should take that into consideration. >> the government wants state workers and taxpayers to weigh in on the idea. they will revisit the recommendations again on september it 16. >> coming your way at 6:00 p.m. we are live with one of the men vying for the top d.c. job. >> the polls are open, but the turnout is light. >> and the iceland tower is evacuating -
virginia gov. bob macdonald wants to cut expenses, not services. the idea of having some employees work four 10-hour days is something that could save the commonwealth million bits. -- could save the commonwealth millions. but not everyone is convinced. >> if people feel a barrier -- a barrier on their time and i think they will be happy to pay extra to make it work. >> a pilot is being tried out. state leaders know that anything having to do with public safety, public health, red...
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city offenders from watches for portions of west virginia. there is a tornado warning in effect not far from columbus. sunshine as high pressure builds into the area. anywhere from 1/4 to less than half inch across the area. the storm moving of the st. lawrence river valley is taking the valley, taking the clouds. partly sunny when you get up tomorrow. 78 in the afternoon. no more rain in the forecast for a while after this system tonight. back near 80 degrees tomorrow and then through saturday, lower 80's. same story on sunday, high of 85. a bit cooler on monday and tuesday and then well into the upper 80's through next week. >> coming up, concerns over posting calories at montgomery county cafeterias. >> what happened in a connecticut for room -- courtroom that led the judge to reset this day? >> a crime that shocked a committee three years ago is still reverberating in the courtroom. a triple home invasion and murder. >> the case proved to be so gruesome that the trial was recessed for the day. >> serious questions are being raised about w
city offenders from watches for portions of west virginia. there is a tornado warning in effect not far from columbus. sunshine as high pressure builds into the area. anywhere from 1/4 to less than half inch across the area. the storm moving of the st. lawrence river valley is taking the valley, taking the clouds. partly sunny when you get up tomorrow. 78 in the afternoon. no more rain in the forecast for a while after this system tonight. back near 80 degrees tomorrow and then through...
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so little brain in their farm in virginia that his normally red apples look like golden delicious. >> still to come, the number of people in the sea with hiv is rising. a casino will open next week and linseed lohan is headed back to jail. >> mr. cole bear went to washington -- colbert went to capitol hill. not everybody was laughing. he made for some awkward moments. we are live from northwest washington. >> it was particularly awkward for the democrats that invited him to appear. >> comedian steven colbert of his you need brand of truth. what i am happy to use my celebrity to draw attention to this important, complicated issue. i hope that my star power can fund this hearing all the way up to c-span. >> he spent the day picking vegetables as part of a campaign. it offers you a citizens to replace them reform workers. just seven people showed up for work. >> this brief experience gave me some small understanding of why so many -- sold you americans are clamoring to start a lover career as a migrant worker. >> he stayed in character as a blowhard news anchor. >> we need to all stop e
so little brain in their farm in virginia that his normally red apples look like golden delicious. >> still to come, the number of people in the sea with hiv is rising. a casino will open next week and linseed lohan is headed back to jail. >> mr. cole bear went to washington -- colbert went to capitol hill. not everybody was laughing. he made for some awkward moments. we are live from northwest washington. >> it was particularly awkward for the democrats that invited him to...
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let's look at virginia. 95 southbound, that will be extremely slow, barely moving. that will take you from the belt way down to 123. i am eric thomas, back to you. >>> coming up, tea party candidate khristine o'donnell is following in sarah palin's footsteps. >> it is flu shot time. what you will need to be protected. >> arlington abuzz. residents say these ♪ storyteller: little miss muffet sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey. along came a burglar who broke into her home, and ransacked the place making off with several valuable tuffets. fortunately, geico had recently helped her with homeowners insurance. she got full replacement on her tuffets. the burglar was later captured when he was spotted with whey on his face. call geico and see how much you could save on homeowners insurance. >>> what you need to know about this season's flu shot. >> there is just one for all strains, but a special shot for seniors. >> there is a lot of disease going around. >> this man got his flu shot today at safeway. customers want to beat last year's long lines when the h1n1 e
let's look at virginia. 95 southbound, that will be extremely slow, barely moving. that will take you from the belt way down to 123. i am eric thomas, back to you. >>> coming up, tea party candidate khristine o'donnell is following in sarah palin's footsteps. >> it is flu shot time. what you will need to be protected. >> arlington abuzz. residents say these ♪ storyteller: little miss muffet sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey. along came a burglar who broke into...
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and across the country -- the number of grads becoming the newest recruits in northern virginia and across the country. >> i have problems and 500 resumes. -- -- i have probably sent in 500 resumes. >> it is really tough out there. >> the number of college graduates signing up was up 17%. among the perks -- private housing. >> i think it is because of the economy. >>. experts but u.s. -- >> one expert spoke to us via skype. >> they are not finding jobs in the labor market so they are finding jobs in the military. >> he has a master's degree but struggled to find a job. soon he will be a marine. >> it has good benefits. it is pretty secure. is -- it is a solid career choice. >> 90% of recruits have -- almost 90% of recruits have of high-school diploma. " if you are choosing to a list, rather than going the -- quite a few are choosing to enlist, rather than going the officer training route. >>> a plot against the pope? a group of men are being questioned and face potential charges. we will have the latest. >> i do not think someone should be able to get into a place like this with a g
and across the country -- the number of grads becoming the newest recruits in northern virginia and across the country. >> i have problems and 500 resumes. -- -- i have probably sent in 500 resumes. >> it is really tough out there. >> the number of college graduates signing up was up 17%. among the perks -- private housing. >> i think it is because of the economy. >>. experts but u.s. -- >> one expert spoke to us via skype. >> they are not finding jobs...